The Hyundai Custo (Chinese: 现代库斯途; pinyin: Xiàndài Kùsītú) is a minivan or MPV manufactured by Hyundai through its Beijing Hyundai joint venture in China since 2021.[1][2][3] It is named after the French explorer and inventor, Jacques Cousteau.[4] In markets outside China, it is marketed as the Hyundai Custin.
| Hyundai Custo (KU) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hyundai |
| Also called | Hyundai Custin |
| Production | 2021–present |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Minivan |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Hyundai-Kia N3 platform |
| Related | Kia Carnival (KA4) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,055 mm (120.3 in) |
| Length | 4,950 mm (194.9 in) |
| Width | 1,850 mm (72.8 in) |
| Height | 1,734 mm (68.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,635–1,754 kg (3,605–3,867 lb) |
Overview
editThe Custo is a seven-seater vehicle with a 2+2+3 interior configuration with captain's chairs for the second row. It shares design features with the Hyundai Tucson.[5] For the digital features, the Hyundai Custo adopts a floating center console and a 10.4-inch touchscreen arranged in a portrait mode and surrounded by a few touch-sensitive shortcut buttons.[6]
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Powertrain
editThe Custo is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine making 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp)[7] or a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine making 236 PS (174 kW; 233 hp). Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic.
Markets
editPhilippines
editThe Custin was launched in the Philippines on 16 October 2023, alongside the Stargazer X.[8] Imported from China, it is available in GLS and Premium grades.[9]
Taiwan
editThe Custin was launched in Taiwan in September 2022.[10] It is available in two variants: GLT-A and GLT-B.[11] It is locally assembled at Sanyang Motor's facility in Hukou.
Vietnam
editThe Custin was launched in Vietnam on 15 September 2023.[12] It is locally assembled at Hyundai's facility in Ninh Binh.
References
edit- ^ Krijgsman, Lars (2021-04-12). "Hyundai Custo is nieuwe MPV". AutoWeek.
- ^ "Hyundai's New 7-Seater MPV 'Custo' Leaked: 2 Litre Engine, 8-Speed Auto Gearbox & More!". Trak.in - Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups. 2021-04-16. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
- ^ 网易 (2021-04-17). "北京现代CUSTO或将上海车展发布 竞品瞄准奥德赛". www.163.com. Archived from the original on 2021-04-19. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
- ^ "Hyundai officially unveils new Custo minivan for China market". Byri. 2021-08-05. Archived from the original on 2021-08-05. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
- ^ Krijgsman, Lars (2021-05-08). "Officieel: Hyundai Custo". Autoweek.nl.
- ^ "2022 Hyundai Custo Minivan Shows Interior With Big Screen, Tucson Cues". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
- ^ "2022 Hyundai Custo Gets Second Reveal Ahead Of Official Debut". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2021-09-02.
- ^ "Hyundai PH Brings In First-Ever Custin Luxury MPV For P 1.770M (w/ Specs)". CarGuide.ph. 2023-10-16. Retrieved 2023-10-17.
- ^ Papa, Paulo (2023-10-17). "Hyundai Motor PH 'hopeful' for Stargazer X, Custin turnarounds in local MPV category". Zigwheels.ph. Retrieved 2023-10-18.
- ^ Minghan, Su (2022-09-19). "配備全滿的國產新 MPV！Hyundai Custin 展間預賞直擊". 自由時報 Liberty Times Net (LTN) (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2022-09-19.
- ^ "Hyundai Custin 車款介紹". U-CAR 汽車網站 (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2022-09-19.
- ^ Nguyên, Khôi (2023-09-15). "Hyundai Custin ra mắt Việt Nam: Giá từ 850 triệu rẻ nhất phân khúc, phả hơi nóng lên Carnival, lấn sân cả Innova mới". AutoPro (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2023-10-17.
External links
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- Official website (Philippines)
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